Chapter 13: Sweets

"What will your order be master," Tomo asked with a singsong voice, smiling brightly at Keitaro.

"Uhm, Tomo," Keitaro stuttered as he chuckled at the girl.

"He won't be able to order like that, you know," Naru said as she angry looked at the girl who was practically sitting besides Keitaro. "And why don't you just order? Do you like having that girl sticking so close to you like that?"

"It's not like that Naru," Keitaro frantically stated, trying to calm the girl's fury.

"He's right mistress," Tomo replied with emphasize on the last word, definitely she was implying other things. "Please let master take his time."

"Why you," Naru whispered, preparing to hit the girl.

"We'll take the short cake," Keitaro shouted, looking at Naru out of fear. He didn't want any trouble. And having all of the customers glaring at them was already enough for an embarrassment.

"Right away," Tomo said before standing up and bowing to the two. She walked away and went to the kitchen. Naru on the other hand glared at Keitaro, ready to blow off some steam.

"Naru I could feel chills running down my spine," Keitaro said, scared out of his wits. But Naru simply looked away and ignored his comment.

"Here are your orders, masters," Tomo delivered the short cake and smiled.

"Thanks Tomo," Keitaro replied, trying to lighten up the building up mood.

Keitaro decided to dig in and after a few spoons of the cake he realized Tomo wasn't leaving their side. "Uhm Tomo, aren't you going to get in trouble for ignoring the other guests."

"Of course not," Tomo answered ignoring the sighs from the other workers. "It's our priority to make the customers happy."

"I see," Keitaro said and chuckled but felt the girl beside him again.

"And we are also currently having a special," The girl teased. "Say ahh."

"Wait," Keitaro shouted trying to stop the girl. "I can do it on my own Tomo. Eh, this glare… Please stop Naru."

"Keitaro…," Naru hissed before punching the poor manager to who knows where. "You pervert!"

"Keitaro," Tomo asked worriedly. "Why did you do that?"

"I should be the one asking you that," Naru shouted back. "What are you thinking doing that with him?"

"I was just entertaining him," Tomo replied with a harsh tone. "Why are you envious?"

"Why should I be envious," Naru said, blushing deep red. "He chose me remember?"

"But you haven't told him you love him right," Tomo taunted. "Besides we've kissed… twice. If I remember how things work, I should be in the lead right?"

"But he's deeply in love with me," Naru tried to make herself feel secure.

"But do you have the right to love him back," Tomo retaliated. "You keep punching him. In fact are you some sort of sadist? I on the other hand can show him my true feelings. In fact, I'm leaving right now…"

"What," Nami shouted from the background. "This is your first day you know!" But the girl ignored her shouts and went to change. She came out seconds later and walked out of the shop. Naru on the other hand was speechless. But instead of simply observing the girl she started running after her.

"Naru sure punched me far this time," Keitaro moaned as he looked around his surroundings. "This is the mall right? Wow!"

"Oh, Keitaro," A voice called from behind. When Keitaro turned to look who it was, he saw Yuki grinning at him. "How are yah?"

"Yuki," Keitaro greeted back. "I'm doing fine, how about you?"

"I'm fine," Yuki smiled. "So what brought you here?"

"Well," Keitaro tried to look for the right words. "I was shopping with Naru when we went to this café where Tomo worked. Tomo tried feeding me the cake we ordered and when Naru saw this, she immediately punched me. I ended up landing here after that"

Yuki first looked at the boy before bursting out into laughter. "You're pathetic," the girl shouted before rolling on the floor.

"You don't have to say it like that," Keitaro shouted, tears flowing down his face.

"But really to be launched this far by a girl," Yuki replied wiping the tears off her face. "That's really funny. Anyway, you mentioned shopping with Naru. Are you two going out now?"

"Not really," Keitaro said with a blush.

"Oh," Yuki said with a grin. "Well I don't have the right to interfere, but I don't think Naru's that great."

"Eh," Keitaro reacted hearing Yuki's comment.

"Well I'm not talking bad for her but I just don't think you were made for each other," Yuki continued. "But it's still up to you, right? I would just like to advice you to look at others' feelings first though."

"I know that Yuki," Keitaro said with a smile. "But I would always love Naru the most."

"I see," Yuki sighed. "Anyway I've got something to do for now. Why don't you chat with Tomo there? Your beloved Naru is also behind her. See yah."

"Tomo? Naru," Keitaro reacted when he saw the two walking in from the entrance.

"Oh Keitaro," Tomo shouted running towards the boys. "Are you ok? Does it hurt?"

"Don' t worry Tomo," Keitaro replied, smiling at the girl. "Don't you remember? I told you I'm invulnerable."

"But still," Tomo said with worry on her tone. "Landing this far from the café."

"Thanks Tomo," Keitaro said.

"Sorry," Naru whispered as she walked from behind the other girl. "It's just that you're an idiot. And I didn't want you acting perversely towards other girls."

"Naru," Keitaro said with a sweat drop. But this reaction didn't stop him from laughing after seeing the girl blush from her apology. Naru realized this and punched Keitaro but this time he only few a few meters away.

Tomo on the other hand kept quiet. She didn't know what to say or do. The two were totally in their world as they talked. Did she even have the right to interfere with this relationship, she thought.

"Keitaro, we better go," Naru said. "Shinobu should be done preparing lunch and I'm getting hungry."

"Sure…," Keitaro nodded and the two walked away. But were stopped when Keitaro heard Tomo shouting.

"Wait," the girl said. "Uhm… would it be okay if I come along?"

I'm sorry if this chapter was really short, and there wasn't anything interesting… Things have started getting hectic. And I just couldn't find the time to finish this chapter… I'll try if I can update faster next time… Anyway please stay tune…